Certification

Conservation Grade

http://www.conservationgrade.org/

The Conservation Grade is a sustainability protocol implemented by farmers in return for a contracted premium price for their crop. They prescribe to the creation and maintenance of wildlife habitats, creation of a Farm Environment Plan, certain production requirements, and pesticide restrictions.

Cosmetics Organic Standard

http://www.cosmos-standard.org/

The Cosmetics Organic Standard is a Europe-wide harmonized cosmetic standard. It provides standards related to organic production and minimal pollution / waste throughout the supply chain of cosmetic products, and includes reference to CITES.  Also provided are labeling and technical guidelines.

Eco Canada

http://www.eco.ca/default.aspx

ECO Canada (Environmental Careers Organization) brings together industry, academic professionals, and government to discover, discuss, and develop solutions to the human resource needs of the Canadian environment industry.

Eco Tourism Australia

http://www.ecotourism.org.au/eco_certification.asp

The ECO Certification logo is a globally recognized brand which assists travellers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction, cruise, or accommodation that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable.

ECOCERT

http://www.ecocert.com/en

France-based international organic certification organisation that primarily certifies food and food products, but also cosmetics and perfumes. They promote the use of natural substances and provide standards for natural and organic cosmetics which includes those related to waste and pollution, as well as the protection of natural habitats and threatened species.

EcoLogo

http://www.ecologo.org/en/seeourcriteria/

EcoLogo provides consumers, both public and corporate, with the assurance that products and services bearing its logo meet stringent ISO standards of environmental leadership.  This is achieved through by multi-attribute criteria certification program based on the lifecycle of a product or service.

Ecotourism Promoting Council of Okinawa

http://www.ecotourism-okinawa.jp/

A non-profit organization working to strengthen the ecotourism sector in Okinawa through certification, guideline implementation, business planning and development, and research.

Ethical and Environmental Certification Institute

http://www.icea.info

ICEA is an inspection and certification body in the field of sustainable development that evaluates corporate respect for the environment, workers' dignity, and collective rights. ICEA's activities support a fair and socially sustainable development that extend from agriculture to other organic and ecological sectors.
 

European Biodiversity Standard (EBS)

http://www.europeanbiodiversitystandard.eu/

The EBS provides practical tools for companies to address biodiversity and to measure, improve, and demonstrate publicly the company’s ecological performance.

European Union Ecolabel

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/ecolabel/index_en....

Voluntary scheme, established in 1992 to encourage businesses to market products and services that are kinder to the environment. Products and services awarded the Ecolabel carry the flower logo, allowing consumers - including public and private purchasers - to identify them easily. Today the EU Ecolabel covers a wide range of products and services, with further groups being continuously added. The EU flower logo signifies indirect reduction of potential impacts on biodiversity through recycling and  sustainable environmental manufacturing.